Should all landscape rock borders match?
On One Hand: Matching Rocks UnifyIf your garden or landscaping is very orderly, matching rock borders will unify the landscaping, and bring a sense of order to your outdoor area. If you choose to match your borders, use rocks that appear more uniform, such as brick from the same manufacturer. Some patterns of landscape borders go better with a matching rock selection, such as very straight pathways or geometric shapes. Matching rocks borders are appropriate for formal gardens, as well.On the Other: Too Much Can be StuffyMatching landscape borders are a detail that may make your landscaping seem overdone, or like you tried too hard. Since most border rocks are natural river stones or another found stone, matching them exactly is next to impossible. Winding paths or casual gardens are appropriate landscapes for a border that does not match. If the landscape is more natural, unmatched borders will look best.Bottom LineIf uniformity and order is your goal, matching landscape border rocks w
